Fortunately, here in the 21st century there are no bad snowmobile choices anymore. In the 1970s there were some real stinkers that didn't make it into the 1980s. Today's sleds offer great choices for every riding style. We're going to peek at some fun choices for you to consider this season as snowmobile dealerships from coast to coast begin inviting you to their open houses. They will showcase the latest and greatest, but we're going to look at some alternatives to the obvious.

While the days may be numbered for fan-cooled, two-stroke powered snowmobiles, Ski-Doo, Polaris and Arctic Cat still offer some of these budget-priced, fun-to-ride models.